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An incoming survey,‌ succession planning course,‌ Q1 2026 timber price report,‌ June recreation and pollinator resources,‌ paid survey testing opportunity,‌ and several forestry events coming soon are all topics to find in this month's newsletter.‌
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FORESTRY

Woodland Owners Notes eNewsletter
June 2026
Woodland Owner Survey Coming to You!

We are mailing a Woodland Owner Survey to random forest landowners all across North Carolina.
If you see an envelope from NC State University Extension Forestry, please complete the survey and return it using the pre-paid postage envelope or using the provided link. Your response helps us adjust our programming to best meet your needs. Your thoughts are crucial!
In front of a hillside with downed trees as a result of Hurricane Helene are the words, "N.C. Forest Service - Timber Loss Relief Program."
'Who Will Fill Your Shoes?' Succession Planning Course

Who will fill your shoes? Not knowing where to start in succession planning is often paralyzing. This free 'Who Will Fill My Shoes: Succession Planning for Land Owners, Farmers, Forest Owners, and Family Businesses' curriculum with integrated and comprehensive handouts will give participants the confidence they need to learn strategies for moving succession forward. Please check out and share this great resource!

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At the top is an image of stacked timber. In the forefront are the words, "NC State Extension Forestry. 2026 1st Quarter Price Report." At the bottom is a table describing the price, previous quarter price, and percent change for pine pulpwood ($8.33, $6.86, 21.4%), pine chip-n-saw ($22.62, $21.22, 6%), pine sawtimber ($27.05, $28.26, -4.3%), hardwood pulpwood ($5.56, $4.68, 18.8%), mixed hardwood sawtimber ($28.46, $31.41, -9.4%), and oak sawtimber ($45.58, $46.21, -1.4%).
Standing Timber Prices Variable in First Quarter of 2026

The 1st quarter standing timber price report for 2026 is now available! Stumpage price trends were variable, with sawtimber classes seeing a slight decline in prices, pulpwood seeing a notable increase, and pine chip-n-saw seeing a slight increase since last quarter.
Honey bee landing on a cherry tree blossom.
June Woodland Resources

Enjoy Your Woodlands! June is Great Outdoors Month and the perfect time to enjoy the start of summer in your woodlands. Whether hiking trails, watching wildlife, creating gathering places for family, or enjoying the peace and beauty of your forestland, your woods have a lot to offer. Find forest Recreation & Aesthetics resources »

Promote Pollinators! June is also home to National Pollinator Week. Improve your woodlands for pollinators with pollinator-friendly plants and conservation practices. Want to know more? See an expansive list of pollinator conservation resources »
USDA
Paid USDA Forest Service Survey Testing Opportunity for Those Affected by Hurricanes

The USDA Forest Service is looking for woodland owners to help test questions for the National Woodland Owner Survey (NWOS) about the effect of hurricanes on timber harvesting.
Testing will last no more than one hour. It will consist of a one-on-one interview, conducted by phone or video conference, where you will read survey questions and provide your input on the wording and content. Volunteers will receive $50 for their time.

Sign up for pretesting on their Online Sign Up Form, by email (SM.FS.nwos@usda.gov), or by phone (855-233-3372).

Coming Events of Interest to Woodland Owners

June 10th, 2026 (W), 5:30 PM, Mapping Burn Plans Webinar. This FREE webinar for private landowners and Prescribed Burn Associations provides a brief overview of the NC burn plan and short tutorials on different map-making applications. Register now on the NCSU Zoom event page.

June 16th, 2026 (Tu), 8:30 AM - 4 PM, Longleaf Pine Workshop for Private Landowners and Professionals. Join us for a full day of longleaf pine programming in Currie, NC, including expert presentations, catered lunch, and guided field tours. Topics will include the benefits of longleaf pine, establishment practices, prescribed fire, and current markets. The field tour will highlight a range of management approaches and landowner objectives across multiple sites. Learn more and register for $15 on the NC Forest Service Longleaf event page.

June 20th, 2026 (Sat), 8:30 AM - 4 PM, Deer, Turkeys, and Beyond: Management to Benefit Wildlife on Your Property. Join staff from NC Wildlife Resources Commission, NC Wildlife Federation, NC State University, and other partners in Mebane, NC, for a hands-on workshop focused on practical wildlife habitat management for private landowners. Learn more and register for $15 by June 12th on the Deer and Turkey Event page.

June 24th, 2026 (W), 1 - 5 PM, Spotted Lanternfly Monitoring Workshop in Surry County. This workshop in Dobson, NC, will focus on preparing the grape-growing community to monitor and manage the spotted lanternfly (SLF). Attendees will learn how to build monitoring traps as well as how to identify this invasive pest and its main host plant, tree of heaven. Trap building kits will be available for attendees. Learn more and register for FREE on the SLF Surry County event page.

June 25th, 2026 (Th), 1 - 5 PM, Spotted Lanternfly Workshop in Henderson County. This workshop in Hendersonville, NC, will focus on preparing the grape-growing community to monitor and manage the spotted lanternfly (SLF). Attendees will learn how to build monitoring traps as well as how to identify this invasive pest and its main host plant, tree of heaven. Trap building kits will be available for attendees. Learn more and register for FREE on the SLF Henderson County event page.

June 27th, 2026 (Sat), 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment Workshop at Lake Norman State Park. Join classroom educators, nonformal educators, and natural resource professionals as we explore activities in Project Learning Tree's flagship activity guide, Explore Your Environment. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of the guide. Earn CEUs and EE Certification credits. Register for $20 by June 19th on the NC PLT Lake Norman State Park event page.

July 10th, 2026 (F), 9 AM - 3 PM, Project Learning Tree Explore Your Environment Workshop in Concord, NC. Join classroom educators, nonformal educators, and natural resource professionals as we explore activities in Project Learning Tree's flagship activity guide, Explore Your Environment. Every participant will leave the workshop with a copy of the guide. Earn CEUs and EE Certification credits. Register for $20 by July 3rd on the NC PLT Cabarrus County event page.

Webinars & Online Learning

Forestry Webinars on Demand Webinars are a great opportunity to learn about different forestry topics from experts in the field. We have collaborated with professionals from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, economics, law, and more to bring you relevant topics at home.

ForestryWebinars.net You can find more than 700 archived webinars on a variety of forestry topics.

NC Tree Farm Program Online Learning Learn about a variety of forestry topics through webinars, videos, and online courses.

eLearn: Urban Forestry This self-paced, online course provides an introduction to urban forest management.

eFire This interactive site allows you to choose your own eFIRE experience! Become virtually immersed in a prescribed burn, learn why and how burns are conducted, read the provided resources, and/or hear from the multiple types of people who use prescribed fire as a land management tool!

Introduction to Southeastern Prescribed Fire This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental basics of prescribed burning in Southeastern forested ecosystems.

Woodland Stewardship YouTube Channel This channel features webinars and other forestry-related videos.

Southern Fire Exchange YouTube Channel The Southern Fire Exchange (SFE) is a regional program for fire science delivery in the Southeast, funded by the Joint Fire Science Program.

Forest Farming YouTube Channel This channel features videos on medicinal herbs and other crops that can be cultivated under the forest canopy.
Woodland Owner Notes E-news is a monthly email newsletter from Extension Forestry at NC State University. This newsletter is made possible through support from the Renewable Resources Extension Act and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The 2026 editors are:

Robert Bardon, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NC
Jim Hamilton, NC Cooperative Extension Service, Boone, NC
Alton Perry, Roanoke Cooperative, Rich Square, NC
Colby Lambert, NC Cooperative Extension, Lillington, NC
Jennifer Fawcett, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NC
Nathan Gatlin, NC Cooperative Extension, Wilkesboro, NC
Jameson Boone, NC State University, Extension Forestry, Raleigh, NC

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